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Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3638| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2022
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022 This bill exempts certain aliens with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year. Specifically, the alien must (1) have earned a master's level or higher degree in certain STEM fields while in the United States attending an accredited higher education institution, (2) be employed (or have a job offer) in a field related to the degree and earn at least the median wage for that occupation, and (3) meet certain labor certification requirements. The bill also allows an alien seeking a nonimmigrant F-1 (student) visa to obtain an advanced STEM degree to have dual intent. Specifically, such an alien may obtain the nonimmigrant visa or change nonimmigrant status even if the alien intends to seek lawful permanent resident status. (Generally, an alien may be denied a nonimmigrant visa if the alien actually intends to seek immigrant status, unless dual intent is allowed for that type of visa.)
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1744
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019
Feb 10, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S648-649)
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5924
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1744
    Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019


  • February 10, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S648-649)


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5924
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5924: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2021

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3638| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2022
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022 This bill exempts certain aliens with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year. Specifically, the alien must (1) have earned a master's level or higher degree in certain STEM fields while in the United States attending an accredited higher education institution, (2) be employed (or have a job offer) in a field related to the degree and earn at least the median wage for that occupation, and (3) meet certain labor certification requirements. The bill also allows an alien seeking a nonimmigrant F-1 (student) visa to obtain an advanced STEM degree to have dual intent. Specifically, such an alien may obtain the nonimmigrant visa or change nonimmigrant status even if the alien intends to seek lawful permanent resident status. (Generally, an alien may be denied a nonimmigrant visa if the alien actually intends to seek immigrant status, unless dual intent is allowed for that type of visa.)
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1744
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019
Feb 10, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S648-649)
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5924
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1744
    Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019


  • February 10, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S648-649)


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5924
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5924: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted